Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (Park Ridge, Illinois)

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Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (K-5)
Maine District 64
Mascot: Bulldogs

* Originally constructed in 1956, Franklin School received an addition and remodeling which was put into operation for the 1991-1992 school year, adding ten classrooms and included improved facilities for Art, General Music, Physical Education, and a Learning Resource Center (LRC). Soundproofing, including a new roof and classroom ceilings, improved windows, and air conditioning were added during the summer of 1997.
* Students are provided instruction from homeroom teachers in language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and health. Specializing teachers provide for physical education, music, art, and services in our learning resource center (library and computer programs). Foreign language instruction in Spanish is provided for students in grades 2 - 5. Qualifying students also have the opportunity to receive instructional services from learning disabilities resource teachers, an academic achievement specialist, speech language pathologists, Channels of Challenge Gifted teachers, social workers, and a bilingual education teacher. The classroom for physically challenged students at Franklin School serves the needs of several Maine Township students.
* Franklin School has an eMac computer lab in the LRC. There are also several more computers in each classroom. A wireless laptop lab cart is available for classroom use. This equipment provides direct instruction in computer skills (including keyboarding) as well as reinforcement of learning skills, and work-processing opportunities. This school has been fully networked so that each classroom has access to Internet services. All staff members are now accessible through e-mail.
* Franklin students continue to perform substantially higher than the statewide average in all grade levels and subject areas on the Illinois Standard Achievement Test (ISAT) and the California Achievement Test (CAT).

Source: www.d64.org/Franklin/About%20Franklin%20School/factsabo...